SQLTvsSMMDETF Comparison
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iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Quality Factor ETF (SQLT) and iShares Russell 2500 ETF (SMMD) belong to the same industry segment: US Multi-Factor. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. SQLT is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.23% for SMMD. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SQLT and SMMD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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SQLT vs SMMD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/11/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SQLT SMMD | +1.97%+2.13% | n/a+14.80% | n/a+18.86% | n/a+34.75% | n/a+63.76% | n/a+43.00% |
| Flows | SQLT SMMD | +$4K+$302M | -+$731M | -+$789M | -+$1.38B | -+$1.92B | -+$2.38B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SQLT SMMD | n/a+21.29% | n/a+17.93% | n/a+19.39% | n/a+21.04% |
| Max drawdown | SQLT SMMD | n/a-4.82% | n/a-9.48% | n/a-25.55% | n/a-28.20% |
| Max drawdown duration | SQLT SMMD | n/a21d | n/a43d | n/a283d | n/a980d |
Trading data
SQLT | SMMD | |
Last sale 6/11/2026 at 1:30 PM | $28.04 | $88.92 |
| Previous close 06/11/2026 | $27.50 | $86.19 |
| Consolidated volume 06/11/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 6/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
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SQLT | SMMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $28.04 | $88.92 |
| 1D performance | +1.95% | +3.17% |
| AuM | $6.74 M | $3.47 B |
| E/R | 0.2% | 0.23% |
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Exposure
Countries
SQLT
USA
97.19%
Other
2.81%
SMMD
USA
92.17%
Other
7.83%
Sectors
SQLT
Industrials
16.76%
Information Techn.
16.23%
Financials
15.45%
Health Care
11.92%
Consumer Discreti.
11.53%
Other
28.11%
SMMD
Industrials
18.57%
Information Techn.
14.85%
Financials
12.6%
Health Care
10.31%
Consumer Discreti.
9.33%
Other
34.35%
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Diversification
SQLT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
12.89%
SMMD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
10%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
SQLT
US0669224778
1.52%
FABRINET
1.28%
ROYAL GOLD
1.08%
NEW YORK TIMES
0.96%
WOODWARD
0.84%
EAST WEST BANCORP
0.83%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
0.81%
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
0.80%
LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR
0.73%
ITT
0.72%
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS
0.71%
EVERCORE INC
0.68%
TD SYNNEX
0.66%
NFG
0.65%
MUELLER INDUSTRIES
0.63%
SMMD
US80004C2008
2.03%
CIENA
0.96%
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
0.83%
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS
0.82%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
0.79%
US19247G1076
0.72%
US7731211089
0.52%
EMCOR GROUP
0.51%
JABIL CIRCUIT
0.45%
FLEX LTD
0.44%
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
0.40%
TECHNIPFMC PLC
0.39%
TAPESTRY INC
0.38%
INSMED
0.37%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
0.36%
Frequently asked questions about SQLT and SMMD
Which ETF is bigger: SQLT or SMMD?
As of June 11, 2026, SQLT holds $6.74 M in assets under management (AUM), while SMMD manages $3.47 B.
What sectors do the SQLT and SMMD ETFs invest in?
SQLT leans toward sectors like Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. Meanwhile, SMMD focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.
What are the top holdings of the SQLT ETF and SMMD ETF?
SQLT top holdings include US0669224778, FABRINET and ROYAL GOLD. SMMD holds in its top three: US80004C2008, CIENA and COMFORT SYSTEMS USA.
Which ETF is more diversified: SQLT or SMMD?
SQLT holds 483 securities with 12.89% of its assets in the top 15. SMMD has 2411 securities and a top 15 weight of 10%.
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